Eco-friendly banana/Cotton union fabric: Its preferences and potentiality

Abstract

Banana fibre is potential eco-friendly Agro-waste fibre which can be efficiently and effectively utilized for economic advantage and better quality of life. Four jackets were designed and constructed to understand its potentiality for rural employment through garment making and preference studies. It was found that 92% respondents preferred decorated jackets, over all look of jacket ‘C’ was scored first. Respondents had given choice for top garment of banana/cotton union fabric and they thought garment of banana/cotton union fabric will be most suitable for occasional wear.